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CSP investigating serious injury incident

The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a serious bodily injury traffic incident that occurred on westbound US Highway 50 Mile Marker 374.8 just east of Swink in Otero County.

Jeffrey McClelland of Swink, Colo. was riding his bicycle westbound on the right shoulder of US Highway 50 Mile Marker 374.8 Mr. McClelland collided into the rear of a 2002 Ford Explorer that was parked on the shoulder of the roadway. Mr. McClelland was ejected from his bicycle.

Mr. McClelland was transported to AVRMC in La Junta with serious injuries. Mr. McClelland was wearing his helmet at the time of the incident.